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The many guises of the emperor Augustus
History & The Arts

The many guises of the emperor Augustus

...Open University’s Classical Studies courses and qualifications....The many guises of the emperor Augustus: Introduction - This free course focuses on Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, who lived from 63 BCE to 14 CE. The rule of Augustus marked a significant political change in Rome, and Augustus’ position as emperor was initially fragile and controversial. Key to his...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Upper intermediate French: discovering French cinema
Languages

Upper intermediate French: discovering French cinema

...course is an adapted extract from The Open University module L222 French Studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world...Upper intermediate French: discovering French cinema: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: make comparisons in French recognise the construction of verbs followed by a preposition and an infinitive...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Systems diagramming
Digital & Computing

Systems diagramming

...originated at the Open University. Andy Capp cartoon: “The Boss wants us at the ground early” © Mirrorpix Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Physical activity: a family affair
Health, Sports & Psychology

Physical activity: a family affair

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E313 Exploring psychological aspects of athletic development...Physical activity: a family affair: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: summarise the main research evidence of family influence on a child’s level of physical activity participation relate expectancy-value theory...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...course, you should be able to: open up and ‘map’ geography and the ways the subject is understood (and sometimes misunderstood) examine ways in which the subject is under pressure – especially with regard to the ‘chasm’ that is said to exist between university and school geography establish reasons why the subject is important in relation to topical debates...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Assessment in secondary geography
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary geography

...course. This OpenLearn course is part of a collection of Open University short courses for teachers and student teachers...Assessment in secondary geography: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: articulate what it means to make progress in geography outline a framework for assessing progress in geography outline the differences ......
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Studying mammals: A winning design
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: A winning design

...a Penguin Company; Figure 5 Willmer, P. et al. (2000) Environmental Physiology of Animals, Blackwell Publishers Ltd. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK
History & The Arts

The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course Y031 Arts and languages Access module....The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK: Introduction - Popular protests can be about all sorts of issues, from opposition to a war, to action on world poverty, to protest against damage to the environment. But perhaps the ultimate form of popular protest is...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs